The Role
Owns annual budgeting, recurring forecasting, operating-model maintenance, cash and runway analysis, variance reporting, KPI tracking, and board or investor materials. Partners with department leaders on headcount, spending, and vendor decisions while improving planning processes and reconciling plans with Accounting. The role requires strong financial modeling, executive communication, and business-partnering skills in a high-growth, capital-intensive environment.
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About Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to
sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.
sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.
Why Phoenix Tailings
At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of
people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless
pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of
the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.
people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless
pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of
the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.
Our Values:
● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
● Lead with Compassion
● Be Resourceful
● Listen
● Hustle
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking an FP&A Manager to own budgeting, forecasting, and cash planning for a
company deploying significant capital across multiple sites. You will run the planning cycle,
maintain the operating model, and act as the finance partner to the department leaders making
resourcing decisions in real time.
The ideal candidate has built and owned an operating model in a high-growth environment,
communicates clearly with non-finance leaders, and is comfortable forecasting a business where
history is short and the plan keeps moving.
We are seeking an FP&A Manager to own budgeting, forecasting, and cash planning for a
company deploying significant capital across multiple sites. You will run the planning cycle,
maintain the operating model, and act as the finance partner to the department leaders making
resourcing decisions in real time.
The ideal candidate has built and owned an operating model in a high-growth environment,
communicates clearly with non-finance leaders, and is comfortable forecasting a business where
history is short and the plan keeps moving.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the annual budget and the recurring forecast cycle, including consolidation, review,
and presentation to leadership. - Build and maintain the company operating model — revenue, headcount, opex, capex, and
cash. - Own cash forecasting and runway analysis; give leadership a clear view of liquidity across
the capital deployment cycle. - Deliver monthly business performance reporting, including budget-to-actual variance
analysis with substantive commentary. - Serve as finance business partner to department leaders; support headcount planning,
spend decisions, and vendor commitments. - Define, track, and report the KPIs that describe operational and financial performance.
- Support board and investor reporting with analysis and materials
- Partner with Accounting to ensure the plan and the ledger reconcile, and that actuals are
captured consistently. - Improve planning tools and processes as the company scales beyond spreadsheets.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 7+ years of FP&A experience, including ownership of a budget and forecast cycle.
- Expert financial modeling skills; demonstrated experience building an operating model from
scratch. - Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and how the three statements connect.
- Experience business partnering with non-finance leaders and translating financials into
decisions. - Experience in manufacturing, industrial, mining, energy, or another capital-intensive
industry preferred. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to
executives. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
What We Offer
This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary +
discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Pay Range: $170,000 - $250,000 total cash compensation plus equity
• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
• Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Pay Range: $170,000 - $250,000 total cash compensation plus equity
• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
• Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow
the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All
qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age,
disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these
characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but
not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).
the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All
qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age,
disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these
characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but
not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 7+ years of FP&A experience, including ownership of a budget and forecast cycle
- Expert financial modeling skills and experience building an operating model from scratch
- Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and how the three financial statements connect
- Experience business partnering with non-finance leaders and translating financials into decisions
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, mining, energy, or another capital-intensive industry
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear executive presentations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
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The Company
What We Do
Phoenix Tailings is a rare earth metals production company dedicated to restoring U.S. industrial independence by building domestic refining capacity. The company aims to redefine the industry as the first fully clean mining and metals producer, using sustainable, net-zero technology to transform mining waste (tailings) into critical rare earth metals and alloys essential for modern technology, defense, and green energy infrastructure.
